Fun Facts About Pets, Animals, Cats & Dogs

Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty. But, they are not low-maintenance pets. They require a particular diet and constant cage cleaning. They shouldn’t be left in a cage long-term; they require play time outside their cages every day and they must be supervised, since their inquisitive nature can lead to mischievousness. Pet owners should ensure that animals have enough food and water for the whole flight, including possible transfer times, if applicable.

This permit will include a confinement agreement , which is a legal document stating you will confine your dog in the United States until your dog is fully immunized against rabies. Confinement means restriction of an animal, by the owners or their agent, to a building or other enclosure isolated from people and other animals (except for contact necessary for its care). The dog must be muzzled and kept on a leash when outside the enclosure. State officials will monitor compliance.

Transportation of dogs, cats and ferrets to the UK is only permitted for flights to London Heathrow and only to be sent as cargo. Please check the guidelines for importing pets into the UK. Councils are responsible for enforcing the law in this area and anyone who has reason to believe that a pet shop is keeping animals in inadequate conditions should raise the matter with the council who will decide what action to take within the range of its powers.

All breeds of dog need regular, daily walks in order to stay happy and healthy, and so do we! However, we sometimes have the tendency to get a bit lazy – if that sounds like you, a dog is the perfect cure! They’ll be dragging you out the front door and making you run around the park each and every day. Yes, a dog is possibly the best personal trainer you could ask for.

If you’re set on getting a pet for a birthday or the holidays, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests first buying and wrapping some pet supplies (pet bowls, pet bed, leash, etc.) as gifts, then selecting the pet as a family. That way, everyone has time to really think about whether your family is ready for a pet.